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MEMPHIS -- The Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers both enter Sundays matchup at the FedEx Forum with mediocre 3-3 records. But think where each of the teams would be without their All-Star point guards.Mike Conley of Memphis is averaging 21.8 points and 6.6 assists per game. The 10th-year pro, who signed a five-year, $153-million contract extension in the offseason, scored 30 points and dished out 10 assists as the Grizzlies fell 99-88 at home to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night.Damian Lillard of Portland ranks third in the NBA in scoring at 34.2 points a game.In his fifth NBA season, Lillard, signed to a five-year, $120-million contract extension in the offseason, scored 15 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter to lift the Trail Blazers past Dallas 105-95 on Friday night at American Airlines Center.During Conleys first career 30/10 game, he became the first player in Memphis history with 30 points 10 assists and no turnovers and the first Grizzly since Wayne Ellington in 2012 to knock down seven 3-pointers.It wasnt enough to rescue the Grizzlies, who shot 36.9 percent from the field against the Clippers. Memphis also yielded 19 turnovers that resulted in 30 L.A. points.I sensed frustration from a lot of (teammates) because their individual games werent going well, because they werent making shots, because we were turning the ball over, Conley told the Memphis Commercial Appeal.I told myself, Ive got to do something aggressive and make plays. I tried to do whatever it took to get us back in the game.Aside from Conley, the Grizzlies combined to miss 14 of their first 15 shots. Center Marc Gasol started 1 for 11 before catching a rhythm to finish with 21 points on 7-for-18 shooting to go with nine rebounds.Memphis coach David Fizdale was unhappy with his teams sloppiness on offense, which he said led to poor defense.We did a crap job of getting back with too many guys gambling in the backcourt and (with) fake hustle, Fizzle said. We werent committed to our transition defense.The turnovers killed us, and (getting outscored) 31-8 in fast break points ... that is just losing basketball. We have to really tighten that up.Lillard made 4 of 5 shots from the field and 6 of 6 free throws in the fourth quarter as Portland kept Dallas at bay and snapped a two-game losing streak.The Oakland native finished with 12-for-18 shooting, including 5 for 5 from 3-point range, to go with four rebounds and four assists.Sensational, amazing, All-Star, MVP, teammate CJ McCollum told reporters afterward. He was big tonight. He had some huge shots throughout the game, kept us afloat.Added Portland coach Terry Stotts: Damian has done a lot already in his young career, but that might have been his best game. His performance was remarkable.Lillard is one of five players to have scored 200 or more points in the first six games of a season over the last 30 years, joining Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille ONeal and Stephen Curry.Hes making a statement, Dallas coach Rick Carlisle said. 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LOUIS -- Theres no telling how these wacky World Series games will end. Richmond coach Damien Hardwick wont clutch at straws - or head-to-head records - as his AFL side prepare to face Greater Western Sydney.The Tigers, playing only for pride in the final five rounds of the season, face second-placed GWS in Canberra on Saturday.Richmond have won all five of their previous clashes with GWS.But Hardwick knows the expansion side are a different prospect this season, having won five of their past six matches to all but secure a maiden finals berth.Weve had a good record against them previously but thats got no bearing on this games result, Hardwick said.Its not something we worry too much about. We did our oppo presentation to the players today (Thursday), theyre an incredible side.They are a side that has matured. Theyve come together over 2-3 years and started to formulate a game plan that can be really strong. We look forward to the challenge.Hardwick was wary of the Giants run but was just as impressed with their contested-ball work in recent weeks..ddddddddddddTheir stoppage numbers are very, very good, he said.Well put a lot of work into that area.Richmond are coming off a 70-point loss to Hawthorn, with Hardwick lamenting their shameful lack of pressure after a final-quarter fadeout at the MCG.Hardwick insisted his side had plenty to play for this year despite being out of finals contention.Were going to try a few different things with regards to how we play, how we defend and set up around the ball, he said.Thats all part and parcel of building in a springboard to 2017. It keeps us invigorated as a coaching group and playing group.Theres certainly some upside for us from that point of view.RICHMONDS RECORD AGAINST GWSR14, 2015: 9 point win at MCGR19, 2014: 27 point win at MCGR10, 2014: 113 point win at ShowgroundsR22, 2013: 121 point win at ShowgroundsR12, 2012: 12 point win at Showgrounds. ' ' '